Lot 570
L. Procilius. 80 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.65 g, 6h). Rome mint. Near EF.
Sold
$750
Est.
$400
Starting Bid: $240
Live Auction
Triton XXVIII
Live bidding began Jan 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST
Description
L. Procilius. 80 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.65 g, 6h). Rome mint. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat-skin headdress tied at neck; S • C to left / Juno Sospita, hurling spear in right hand, and holding shield and reins in left, driving galloping biga right; erect serpent right below horses; L • PROCILI • F in exergue. Crawford 379/2; Sydenham 772; Procilia 2; BMCRR Rome 3150–1; Kestner 3218–9; RBW 1407. Toned, with hints of iridescence, minor marks, collector’s inventory number 875 in margin on reverse. Near EF. Click here for a video presentation on this collection.

From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.

Here, the goddess is shown in the guise of Juno Sospita, the Preserver accompanied on the reverse by a serpent, symbol of health. Her temple was in the Forum Holitorium in Rome.

The final winners of all Triton XXVIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2025.

Triton XXVIII – Session Three – Lot 558–829 will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2025 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.


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